Mayor of Shkodra Benet Beci said today that, “There has been work on Bogë-Theth road in an effort to keep it open”.

Beci said that, “Drivers should be careful, use winter tires and be equipped with chains to circulate in this area”.

Snowfall has covered the northeastern and eastern areas of the country on the first weekend of January. The Institute of Geosciences announced that snowfall followed by a significant fall in temperatures and frost can create various problems and difficulties in road transport. /k.s//a.f/p.s./

Albanian Road Authority said that the snow plows have been sent in the area and have been opening the roads from the snow.

The Road Authority said that actually the road is open for vehicle movement.

“However, the drivers should use the winter tires and chains when traveling along the Northern roads under snow; they should also reduce speed, respect the traffic signs and abide by instructions of the Traffic Police”, said the Road Authority. /p.s./